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title: "An Outstanding Math Trick That Will Blow Your Mind"
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source: "https://medium.com/@kennywallet/an-outstanding-math-trick-that-will-blow-your-mind-d5404e15f846"
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author:
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- "[[Angel Wills]]"
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published: 2024-09-11
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created: 2024-10-29
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description: "Alright, buckle up, because I just stumbled upon this simple math trick that’s guaranteed to surprise (and probably confuse) your friends! Think about it: This simple sequence of numbers follows a…"
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tags:
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- "clippings"
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---
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## And How It Connects to Life and Psychology
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](https://medium.com/@kennywallet?source=post_page---byline--d5404e15f846--------------------------------)
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Photo by Antoine Dautry on Unsplash
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Alright, buckle up, because I just stumbled upon this simple math trick that’s guaranteed to surprise (and probably confuse) your friends!
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It’s one of those tricks that’s so simple but feels like you’ve just unlocked a secret superpower.
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## **Here’s how it goes:**
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Grab someone, friend, family, or coworker, and give them a calculator.
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Then, **tell them to type any three-digit number,** like 526.
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*Got it?*
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Now here comes the fun part.
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Tell them to repeat those three digits to get a six-digit number.
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So, 526 becomes 526526.
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Then, with a smirk, you casually say, “That number will divide perfectly by 13.”
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Watch as they punch it in and stare at the screen in disbelief.
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**But you’re not done yet.**
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Next, say, “Now divide that number by 11.” Again, they’ll check, and the result will be spot on.
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**Finally**, hit them with, “Your answer will now divide exactly by 7.”
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*The ultimate reveal?* The final result will be the **exact** three-digit number they started with — 526!
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Every. Single. Time.
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## Now, here’s why this isn’t just a fun party trick.
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Think about it: This simple sequence of numbers follows a hidden structure and pattern that works, no matter what three-digit number you start with.
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And that, my friends, **is exactly how life and psychology work**, too.
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In psychology, patterns guide so much of what we do, our thoughts, behaviors, even relationships.
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Just like this math trick, we often operate on auto-pilot, not realizing the “rules” we’re following until someone points them out.
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Whether it’s habits we form or how we approach challenges, our minds love patterns.
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And sometimes, we need a little trick (or wake-up call) to see the bigger picture.
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**Life, like this math trick**, has its own rhythms and hidden structures.
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When we figure them out, we start to feel more in control, whether it’s navigating relationships, managing emotions, or achieving goals.
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Just like dividing that big number and being amazed by the result, once we understand the patterns in our lives, everything seems to fall into place. |